For EDUCATORS
Educators, school nurses, counselors and coaches are an important first line of defense for many families whose children are struggling with eating disorders.
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Below is a compilation of screening tools, national organizations and educational resources to help you along the way.
BE REAL Materials
Amy's Gift is proud to be able to present BE REAL materials for schools and organizations across the Quad Cities.
If you are interested in bringing these materials on site to your location, contact Stephanie at info@amysgift.com.
Did you know that 75% of adolescents experience body image distress?
BE REAL's Body Confident Schools workshops explore the effect body confidence has on children for the adults in children's lives. Our participants learn how to make shifts in thinking and behavior from what our current society–diet culture–sees as “normal” to create mentally healthier, more body confident environments for children. Our audiences are parents and educators: teachers, coaches, school wellness professionals, and counselors.
Screening Tools
The first step to determining if a students needs referral to the providers on our local resources page
is to screen the patient for an eating disorder. Below are a series of screening tools available.
National Organizations
